{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "SportsOrganization", "name": "Halifax Fitness Project", "alternateName": "HFP", "tagline": "Free outdoor workouts with amazing people, every sunrise.", "description": "Halifax Fitness Project is a free, volunteer-run outdoor fitness community in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We meet every Wednesday morning at sunrise for a 45–60 minute workout that anyone, at any fitness level, can join.", "url": "https://halifaxfitnessproject.com", "email": "halifaxfitnessproject@gmail.com", "foundingDate": "2024", "priceRange": "Free", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Halifax", "addressRegion": "Nova Scotia", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "areaServed": "Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada", "meetingSchedule": { "dayOfWeek": "Wednesday", "startTime": "06:29", "duration": "45–60 minutes", "location": "Garrison Grounds, Halifax, Nova Scotia", "weatherPolicy": "Outdoors all year round — we never cancel (we might shift the day if Christmas falls on a Wednesday).", "registrationRequired": false }, "values": [ { "name": "FREE", "description": "You can come forever without paying anything. This isn't a business, but we may occasionally run campaigns to raise money for community costs." }, { "name": "FITNESS", "description": "We do fitness in the domains of cardio, strength, respiratory, and mobility fitness and choose exercises that can be scaled up or down to be appropriate for the individual." }, { "name": "COMMUNITY", "description": "We are a community/tribe. We support one another and celebrate the achievements of our peers. We invite anyone in and give them a safe place and walk beside them as they break through their barriers to fitness." }, { "name": "OUTDOORS", "description": "We exercise outdoors all year round and we never cancel." } ], "ourStory": "Halifax Fitness Project started in 2024 with just a handful of friends meeting at a local park to exercise before work. We were inspired by movements like the November Project and wanted to create something similar for our community. Today we've grown into a thriving community of fitness enthusiasts who show up regardless of weather conditions, challenging ourselves and inspiring others to join in the fun. Our workouts are designed for all fitness levels, and we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels like they belong from day one.", "firstTimerGuide": { "format": "We start with breathwork and mobility, followed by a short jog (max 1km), then bodyweight exercises focusing on upper body push/pull, lower body knee and hip-centric movements, and core work. We finish with downregulation breathing.", "style": "Our workouts blend calisthenics, HIIT, functional, and primal movement patterns — all designed to be scaled to your fitness level.", "whatToBring": [ "Water", "A small towel", "Dress for the weather" ], "expectations": [ "45–60 minute workouts designed for all fitness levels", "First-timers always welcome — no registration required", "We meet outdoors no matter the weather, all year round — the colder the better!", "Follow our WhatsApp community for any last-minute updates — request to join" ] }, "codeOfConduct": { "summary": "We are a peer-led, volunteer-run fitness community built on respect, encouragement, and shared growth. Everyone deserves to feel safe, welcomed, and supported.", "whatWeValue": [ "Encouragement over competition", "Effort over performance", "Inclusion, kindness, and respect" ], "positiveEnergy": "We love high-fives, smiles, cheers — and friendly hugs when everyone involved is clearly comfortable. If someone doesn't want physical contact, that choice is always respected.", "consent": [ "Ask before offering physical help, spotting, or touch", "A 'no' requires no explanation", "No pressure, no judgment" ], "pace": "This is a peer-led group, not professional training. Listen to your body, modify as needed, and take breaks whenever you need them.", "inclusion": "Harassment, discrimination, or exclusion of any kind is not tolerated. Everyone is welcome.", "speakUp": "If something doesn't feel right, talk to a volunteer facilitator. Concerns will be taken seriously.", "agreement": "By participating, you agree to help create a safe, supportive, and positive environment for everyone." }, "volunteers": { "model": "Halifax Fitness Project is powered by dedicated volunteers who lead our weekly workouts. We follow a community-led fitness model — while we may not be certified personal trainers, we work together as a community to ensure everyone learns how to perform exercises safely and correctly.", "ethos": "Our volunteers bring passion, encouragement, and a commitment to creating a welcoming environment where everyone can challenge themselves at their own pace.", "team": [ { "name": "Deeps", "bio": "More planks!" }, { "name": "Kate", "bio": "I'm here for the sunrise!" }, { "name": "Rickey","bio": "Where's my phone?" }, { "name": "Topher","bio": "I'd rather be out to sea." } ] }, "tools": { "breathing": { "url": "/breathing", "description": "A configurable breathing visualizer with phase timings from 0–15 seconds for inhale, hold-full, exhale, and hold-empty. Includes presets: Coherence (5.5s · 5.5s), Downregulation (4s · 6s), Box 4 (4·4·4·4), Box 8 (8·8·8·8), and Ramp Up (2·2)." } }, "pages": [ { "url": "/", "title": "Home", "summary": "Hero, who we are, when we meet, and first-timer guidance." }, { "url": "/volunteers", "title": "Volunteers", "summary": "Meet the team that runs the weekly sessions and learn about the community-led volunteer model." }, { "url": "/code-of-conduct", "title": "Code of Conduct", "summary": "Community standards covering consent, inclusion, pace, and how to raise concerns." }, { "url": "/breathing", "title": "Breath", "summary": "Interactive breathing visualizer with configurable durations and preset patterns." } ], "contact": { "email": "halifaxfitnessproject@gmail.com", "community": "WhatsApp community (request to join via email)" } }